Realizamos estudo prospectivo randomizado para comparar cinco métodos específicos de avaliação funcional do ombro e uma avaliação genérica da saúde em pacientes operados de capsuloplastia e descompressão subacromial associado à reparação do manguito rotador. Foram estudados 30 pacientes de cada grupo, avaliados no período entre cinco a seis meses após o tratamento cirúrgico com os questionários dos Cirurgiões Americanos de Ombro e Cotovelo(ASES), Sistema de Pontuação do Ombro de Constant & Murley (CONSTANT), Folha de Classificação da Reparação de Bankart (ROWE), Teste Simples de Ombro (SST), Escala de Avaliação do Ombro da Universidade de Califórnia - Los Angeles (UCLA) e o Questionário Genérico de Avaliação de Qualidade de Vida (SF-36). A idade no grupo de \"Descompressão\" variou de 44 a 77 anos (média 59,2) e no grupo de \"Capsuloplastia\" foi de 17 a 65 anos (média de 31,4). Em relação ao sexo, o grupo da \"Descompressão\" foi predominantemente feminino e no grupo da \"Capsuloplastia\" foi predominante o sexo masculino. As médias da pontuação no grupo de \"Capsuloplastia\" são maiores que no \"Descompressão\" (93,6 e 71,7 respectivamente). A variabilidade dos escores observado no grupo \"Capsuloplastia\" (89,1 a 100) é inferior ao do grupo \"Descompressão\" (65,1 a 95,9). Não existe uma forte concordância entre os resultados obtidos pelos diferentes questionários (variação de zero a 0,51). A média nos oito domínios do SF-36 no grupo \"Descompressão\" foi de 70,8 variando de 60,4 (Vitalidade) a 89,2 (Aspectos Sociais). Para o grupo \"Capsuloplastia\" a média foi de 91,2 variando de 83,4 (Saúde Mental) a 96,6 (Aspectos Emocionais). Nos coeficientes de correlação linear de Pearson, não foi detectada associação linear entre a escala de CONSTANT e SF-36 no grupo \"Descompressão\" e entre ROWE e SF-36 no grupo \"Capsuloplastia\". Em ambos os grupos a maior correlação encontrada foi entre os questionários UCLA e ASES (0,900 na \"Descompressão\" e 0,893 na \"Capsuloplastia\"). Concluiu-se que nas cirurgias de descompressão subacromial o questionário UCLA foi o mais completo mostrando maior confiabilidade e reprodutibilidade e para as capsuloplastias o método ROWE apresentou maior confiabilidade, reprodutibilidade e praticidade. / A prospective randomized study was realized to compare methods of both disease specific and generic health status of shoulder\'s functional assessment in patients after operative treatment of subacromial decompression associated a repair of a tear of the rotator cuff and capsuloplasty. The thirty patients in each group were studied and at follow-up five to six months later, with the following questionnaires: American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons Shoulder Evaluation Form (ASES), Constant-Murley Shoulder Scoring System (CONSTANT), Rating Sheet for Bankart Repair (ROWE), Simple Shoulder Test (SST), University of California at Los Angeles Shoulder Rating Scale (UCLA) and the Short Form-36 (SF-36). The age in Decompression group was greater than Capsuloplasty group and the gender of first group was predominantly consisted of women and in the second group was men. The scores averages of Capsuloplasty group were higher than Decompression group (93,6 and 71,7 respectively). The variability of the scores observed in the Capsuloplasty group, 89,1 to 100,0 was less than in the Decompression group, 65,1 to 95,9. A strong interrater reliability between the questionnaires does not exist - variation 0 to 0,51. The average in the eight domains of SF-36 in Decompression group was 70,8 [range 60,4 (Vitality) to 89,2 (Social Aspect)]. In Capsuloplasty group the average was 91,2 [range 83,4 (Mental Health) to 96,6 (Emotional Aspect) ]. Pearson\'s coefficient analysis, shows that the correlation between CONSTANT and SF-36 was not detect, and in Capsuloplasty was not detect in ROWE and SF-36. In both groups Capsuloplasty (0,893) and Decompression (0,900), a strong correlation between UCLA and ASES were observed. It follows that to subacromial decompression surgery, UCLA shows more reliability and in Capsuloplasty, the Rowe method shows more applicability.

O plasma rico em plaquetas (PRP) tem sido utilizado na ortopedia como método para melhorar a cicatrização tecidual. Existem poucos estudos com alto nível de evidência sobre o seu efeito no reparo do manguito rotador e os resultados são conflitantes, não havendo consenso sobre sua eficácia. O objetivo primário deste estudo foi avaliar o efeito do uso do PRP em pacientes submetidos ao reparo do manguito rotador por via artroscópica através da escala da University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA). A avaliação clínica através da escala de Constant-Murley, de dor através da escala visual analógica (EVA), a presença de rerroturas na análise da ressonância magnética (RM) e a ocorrência de complicações foram considerados desfechos secundários. Estudo prospectivo, randomizado, duplo-cego. Dois grupos com 27 pacientes (Grupo PRP e Grupo Controle) foram submetidos ao reparo artroscópico em fileira simples de âncoras, sendo que, no Grupo PRP, foi aplicado o concentrado de plaquetas ao final do procedimento. O PRP foi obtido por aférese, aplicado na consistência líquida, com adição de trombina autóloga. Foram incluídas apenas roturas de espessura completa do supraespinal com retração inferior a 30 mm. Os procedimentos foram realizados pelo mesmo cirurgião, entre setembro de 2008 e abril de 2012. Os desfechos foram avaliados através das escalas da UCLA, de Constant-Murley, EVA e pela RM, pré-operatoriamente e aos 3, 6 e 12 meses. A EVA foi aplicada adicionalmente no primeiro e sétimo dia. O nível de significância empregado foi de 5%. Os pacientes apresentaram melhora clínica significativa com o procedimento nos dois grupos (p < 0,001). Evoluíram de 13,63 ± 3,639 para 30,04 ± 4,528 no Grupo Controle e de 13,93 ± 4,649 para 32,30 ± 3,506 no Grupo PRP aos 12 meses (p = 0,046) de acordo com a escala da UCLA, com um poder de 84% e tamanho do efeito de 0,56. De acordo com a escala de Constant-Murley, os pacientes evoluíram de 47,37 ± 11,088 para 76,89 ± 13,198 no Grupo Controle e de 46,96 ± 11,937 para 83,26 ± 11,141 no Grupo PRP aos 12 meses (p=0,061). A avaliação aos 3 e 6 meses não demonstrou diferença significativa. A avaliação pela EVA não demonstrou diferença estatística em nenhum dos tempos de seguimento, evoluindo de 7,00 ± 1,939 no Grupo Controle e de 6,67 ± 1,617 no Grupo PRP no pré-operatório para 1,70 ± 2,127 e 1,04 ± 1,808, respectivamente, aos 12 meses (p = 0,220). Na análise pela RM, o Grupo Controle apresentou uma rerrotura completa e quatro parciais, enquanto o Grupo PRP apresentou duas rerroturas parciais (p = 0,42). Ocorreu um caso de rigidez articular em cada grupo (p = 1). O PRP obtido por aférese, aplicado na consistência líquida e com adição de trombina propiciou melhores resultados pela escala da UCLA aos 12 meses de pós-operatório / Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) has been used in orthopedics as a method to enhance tissue healing. There are few studies with a high level of evidence about its effect on rotator cuff repair, and the results are conflicting, with no consensus about its effectiveness. Clinical assessment as measured by the UCLA (University of California at Los Angeles) shoulder rating scale was established as the primary outcome. The secondary outcomes included clinical assessment on the Constant-Murley scale, pain as measured by a visual analog scale (VAS), the retear rate assessed by magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and the complication rate. A prospective, randomized, doubleblind trial was conducted. Two groups of 27 patients (PRP Group and Control Group) were subjected to arthroscopic single-row repair. Liquid PRP prepared by apheresis was applied to the PRP Group at the end of the surgical procedure, with autologous thrombin. Complete supraspinatus tears with retraction less than 30 mm were included. The procedures were performed by the same surgeon between September 2008 and April 2012. Outcomes were assessed using UCLA and Constant-Murley scales, VAS and magnetic resonance imaging preoperatively and at 3, 6 and 12 months. The VAS was also applied on days one and seven. The significance level was 5%. The two groups of patients exhibited significant clinical improvement (p < 0.001). The score on the UCLA scale increased from 13.63 ± 3.639 to 30.04 ± 4.528 and from 13.93 ± 4.649 to 32.30 ± 3.506 in the Control and PRP groups, respectively, between the preoperative assessment and after 12 months (p=0.046), with a 84% power and a 0.56 effect size. The score on Constant-Murley scale increased from 47.37 ± 11.088 to 76.89 ± 13.198 in the Control Group and from 46.96 ± 11.937 to 83.26 ± 11.141 in the PRP Group (p = 0.061). Assessment at 3 and 6 months did not identify significant differences. The VAS did not statistically differ at any investigated timepoint and varied from 7.00 ± 1.939 and 6.67 ± 1.617 before surgery to 1.70 ± 2.127 and 1.04 ± 1.808 at the 12-month assessment in the Control and PRP groups, respectively (p = 0.220). The Control Group exhibited one case of complete and four of partial retears, and the Group PRP exhibited two cases of partial retears (p = 0.42). PRP prepared by apheresis, applied in the liquid state with thrombin, promoted better results on the UCLA scale 12 months after surgery

Realizamos estudo prospectivo randomizado para comparar cinco métodos específicos de avaliação funcional do ombro e uma avaliação genérica da saúde em pacientes operados de capsuloplastia e descompressão subacromial associado à reparação do manguito rotador. Foram estudados 30 pacientes de cada grupo, avaliados no período entre cinco a seis meses após o tratamento cirúrgico com os questionários dos Cirurgiões Americanos de Ombro e Cotovelo(ASES), Sistema de Pontuação do Ombro de Constant & Murley (CONSTANT), Folha de Classificação da Reparação de Bankart (ROWE), Teste Simples de Ombro (SST), Escala de Avaliação do Ombro da Universidade de Califórnia - Los Angeles (UCLA) e o Questionário Genérico de Avaliação de Qualidade de Vida (SF-36). A idade no grupo de \"Descompressão\" variou de 44 a 77 anos (média 59,2) e no grupo de \"Capsuloplastia\" foi de 17 a 65 anos (média de 31,4). Em relação ao sexo, o grupo da \"Descompressão\" foi predominantemente feminino e no grupo da \"Capsuloplastia\" foi predominante o sexo masculino. As médias da pontuação no grupo de \"Capsuloplastia\" são maiores que no \"Descompressão\" (93,6 e 71,7 respectivamente). A variabilidade dos escores observado no grupo \"Capsuloplastia\" (89,1 a 100) é inferior ao do grupo \"Descompressão\" (65,1 a 95,9). Não existe uma forte concordância entre os resultados obtidos pelos diferentes questionários (variação de zero a 0,51). A média nos oito domínios do SF-36 no grupo \"Descompressão\" foi de 70,8 variando de 60,4 (Vitalidade) a 89,2 (Aspectos Sociais). Para o grupo \"Capsuloplastia\" a média foi de 91,2 variando de 83,4 (Saúde Mental) a 96,6 (Aspectos Emocionais). Nos coeficientes de correlação linear de Pearson, não foi detectada associação linear entre a escala de CONSTANT e SF-36 no grupo \"Descompressão\" e entre ROWE e SF-36 no grupo \"Capsuloplastia\". Em ambos os grupos a maior correlação encontrada foi entre os questionários UCLA e ASES (0,900 na \"Descompressão\" e 0,893 na \"Capsuloplastia\"). Concluiu-se que nas cirurgias de descompressão subacromial o questionário UCLA foi o mais completo mostrando maior confiabilidade e reprodutibilidade e para as capsuloplastias o método ROWE apresentou maior confiabilidade, reprodutibilidade e praticidade. / A prospective randomized study was realized to compare methods of both disease specific and generic health status of shoulder\'s functional assessment in patients after operative treatment of subacromial decompression associated a repair of a tear of the rotator cuff and capsuloplasty. The thirty patients in each group were studied and at follow-up five to six months later, with the following questionnaires: American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons Shoulder Evaluation Form (ASES), Constant-Murley Shoulder Scoring System (CONSTANT), Rating Sheet for Bankart Repair (ROWE), Simple Shoulder Test (SST), University of California at Los Angeles Shoulder Rating Scale (UCLA) and the Short Form-36 (SF-36). The age in Decompression group was greater than Capsuloplasty group and the gender of first group was predominantly consisted of women and in the second group was men. The scores averages of Capsuloplasty group were higher than Decompression group (93,6 and 71,7 respectively). The variability of the scores observed in the Capsuloplasty group, 89,1 to 100,0 was less than in the Decompression group, 65,1 to 95,9. A strong interrater reliability between the questionnaires does not exist - variation 0 to 0,51. The average in the eight domains of SF-36 in Decompression group was 70,8 [range 60,4 (Vitality) to 89,2 (Social Aspect)]. In Capsuloplasty group the average was 91,2 [range 83,4 (Mental Health) to 96,6 (Emotional Aspect) ]. Pearson\'s coefficient analysis, shows that the correlation between CONSTANT and SF-36 was not detect, and in Capsuloplasty was not detect in ROWE and SF-36. In both groups Capsuloplasty (0,893) and Decompression (0,900), a strong correlation between UCLA and ASES were observed. It follows that to subacromial decompression surgery, UCLA shows more reliability and in Capsuloplasty, the Rowe method shows more applicability.

O plasma rico em plaquetas (PRP) tem sido utilizado na ortopedia como método para melhorar a cicatrização tecidual. Existem poucos estudos com alto nível de evidência sobre o seu efeito no reparo do manguito rotador e os resultados são conflitantes, não havendo consenso sobre sua eficácia. O objetivo primário deste estudo foi avaliar o efeito do uso do PRP em pacientes submetidos ao reparo do manguito rotador por via artroscópica através da escala da University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA). A avaliação clínica através da escala de Constant-Murley, de dor através da escala visual analógica (EVA), a presença de rerroturas na análise da ressonância magnética (RM) e a ocorrência de complicações foram considerados desfechos secundários. Estudo prospectivo, randomizado, duplo-cego. Dois grupos com 27 pacientes (Grupo PRP e Grupo Controle) foram submetidos ao reparo artroscópico em fileira simples de âncoras, sendo que, no Grupo PRP, foi aplicado o concentrado de plaquetas ao final do procedimento. O PRP foi obtido por aférese, aplicado na consistência líquida, com adição de trombina autóloga. Foram incluídas apenas roturas de espessura completa do supraespinal com retração inferior a 30 mm. Os procedimentos foram realizados pelo mesmo cirurgião, entre setembro de 2008 e abril de 2012. Os desfechos foram avaliados através das escalas da UCLA, de Constant-Murley, EVA e pela RM, pré-operatoriamente e aos 3, 6 e 12 meses. A EVA foi aplicada adicionalmente no primeiro e sétimo dia. O nível de significância empregado foi de 5%. Os pacientes apresentaram melhora clínica significativa com o procedimento nos dois grupos (p < 0,001). Evoluíram de 13,63 ± 3,639 para 30,04 ± 4,528 no Grupo Controle e de 13,93 ± 4,649 para 32,30 ± 3,506 no Grupo PRP aos 12 meses (p = 0,046) de acordo com a escala da UCLA, com um poder de 84% e tamanho do efeito de 0,56. De acordo com a escala de Constant-Murley, os pacientes evoluíram de 47,37 ± 11,088 para 76,89 ± 13,198 no Grupo Controle e de 46,96 ± 11,937 para 83,26 ± 11,141 no Grupo PRP aos 12 meses (p=0,061). A avaliação aos 3 e 6 meses não demonstrou diferença significativa. A avaliação pela EVA não demonstrou diferença estatística em nenhum dos tempos de seguimento, evoluindo de 7,00 ± 1,939 no Grupo Controle e de 6,67 ± 1,617 no Grupo PRP no pré-operatório para 1,70 ± 2,127 e 1,04 ± 1,808, respectivamente, aos 12 meses (p = 0,220). Na análise pela RM, o Grupo Controle apresentou uma rerrotura completa e quatro parciais, enquanto o Grupo PRP apresentou duas rerroturas parciais (p = 0,42). Ocorreu um caso de rigidez articular em cada grupo (p = 1). O PRP obtido por aférese, aplicado na consistência líquida e com adição de trombina propiciou melhores resultados pela escala da UCLA aos 12 meses de pós-operatório / Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) has been used in orthopedics as a method to enhance tissue healing. There are few studies with a high level of evidence about its effect on rotator cuff repair, and the results are conflicting, with no consensus about its effectiveness. Clinical assessment as measured by the UCLA (University of California at Los Angeles) shoulder rating scale was established as the primary outcome. The secondary outcomes included clinical assessment on the Constant-Murley scale, pain as measured by a visual analog scale (VAS), the retear rate assessed by magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and the complication rate. A prospective, randomized, doubleblind trial was conducted. Two groups of 27 patients (PRP Group and Control Group) were subjected to arthroscopic single-row repair. Liquid PRP prepared by apheresis was applied to the PRP Group at the end of the surgical procedure, with autologous thrombin. Complete supraspinatus tears with retraction less than 30 mm were included. The procedures were performed by the same surgeon between September 2008 and April 2012. Outcomes were assessed using UCLA and Constant-Murley scales, VAS and magnetic resonance imaging preoperatively and at 3, 6 and 12 months. The VAS was also applied on days one and seven. The significance level was 5%. The two groups of patients exhibited significant clinical improvement (p < 0.001). The score on the UCLA scale increased from 13.63 ± 3.639 to 30.04 ± 4.528 and from 13.93 ± 4.649 to 32.30 ± 3.506 in the Control and PRP groups, respectively, between the preoperative assessment and after 12 months (p=0.046), with a 84% power and a 0.56 effect size. The score on Constant-Murley scale increased from 47.37 ± 11.088 to 76.89 ± 13.198 in the Control Group and from 46.96 ± 11.937 to 83.26 ± 11.141 in the PRP Group (p = 0.061). Assessment at 3 and 6 months did not identify significant differences. The VAS did not statistically differ at any investigated timepoint and varied from 7.00 ± 1.939 and 6.67 ± 1.617 before surgery to 1.70 ± 2.127 and 1.04 ± 1.808 at the 12-month assessment in the Control and PRP groups, respectively (p = 0.220). The Control Group exhibited one case of complete and four of partial retears, and the Group PRP exhibited two cases of partial retears (p = 0.42). PRP prepared by apheresis, applied in the liquid state with thrombin, promoted better results on the UCLA scale 12 months after surgery

Objetivo: A taxa de falha terapêutica para dor crônica em ombros de hemiplégicos (DOH) pós acidente vascular encefálico (AVE) é significante. Diversas abordagens terapêuticas têm sido propostas, porém os resultados dos estudos que as têm investigado demostram resultados controversos. Objetivo: Elaborar um protocolo para avaliar a eficácia da injeção de dexametasona via transforaminal (TF) na DOH. Métodos: Ensaio clínico randomizado, controlado por placebo, com cegamento de pacientes e avaliadores de desfecho. Ambiente clínico: Departamento de Ortopedia e Neurocirurgia de um hospital terciário. Participantes: Pacientes (N = 38) com DOH refratária ao tratamento conservador e escore de dor em repouso superior a quatro centímetros na escala visual analógica de dor (EVA) de 0 a 10 centímetros. Intervenção: TF no nível C5-C6. Comparador: Intervenção sham. Medida de desfecho principal: Variação na EVA três meses após a intervenção. Seguimento: As avaliações foram realizadas imediatamente antes, uma semana após e três meses depois das intervenções. Resultados: TF com dexametasona reduziu significantemente a intensidade da dor quando comparado com o grupo sham (p < 0,001). Adicionalmente, a Medida de Independência Funcional, a algometria do músculo trapézio, a algometria dos dermátomos de C4 e C5 e a algometria dos ligamentos interespinhosos de C6-7 e C7-T1 melhoraram ao término do tratamento no grupo TF (p < 0,05). Não foram relatados efeitos colaterais significantes. Conclusões: TF com dexametasona demonstrou ser eficaz no alívio da dor no ombro em pacientes pós-AVE quando comparado com placebo. Ensaios clínicos maiores são necessários para confirmar esses achados / Objective: Because of the lack of effective treatment today for hemiplegic shoulder pain (HSP) we designed a protocol to evaluate the efficacy of transforaminal epidural dexamethasone injection (TFESI) in relieving it. Design: A randomized, blind, sham-controlled trial with assessments before and after TFESI. Setting: Orthopedics and Neurosurgery department of a tertiary hospital. Participants: Patients (N=38) with HSP refractory to standard treatments and pain score at rest greater than 4cm on a pain visual analog scale (VAS) of 0 to 10cm. Intervention: TFESI at the C5-6 level. Main Outcome Measure: Variation in VAS score 3 months after interventions. Methods: We performed a randomized, sham-controlled, double blind clinical trial in which 38 patients were randomized to receive TFESI (\"TFESI\" group) or sham (\"sham\" group). Assessments were performed immediately before, 1 week after and 3 months after by a blinded rater. Results: At baseline, groups did not differ regarding any of the outcome variables. After 3 months pain intensity was significantly better in the TFESI group as compared to Sham (p < 0.05). For the secondary outcome measures, the functional independency, the algometry of the trapezius muscle and at the C4 and at the C5 levels and the algometry of the ligment at the C6-7 and at the C7-T1 levels also improved after the TFESI treatment (p < 0.05). No side effects were found. Conclusions: TFESI is effective for pain relief and functional independency in patients with HSP. The results of this study suggest that TF has a superior effect compared with Sham intervention. Larger randomized controlled trials should be made to confirm efficacy of TFESI in patients with refractory HSP

Objetivo: A taxa de falha terapêutica para dor crônica em ombros de hemiplégicos (DOH) pós acidente vascular encefálico (AVE) é significante. Diversas abordagens terapêuticas têm sido propostas, porém os resultados dos estudos que as têm investigado demostram resultados controversos. Objetivo: Elaborar um protocolo para avaliar a eficácia da injeção de dexametasona via transforaminal (TF) na DOH. Métodos: Ensaio clínico randomizado, controlado por placebo, com cegamento de pacientes e avaliadores de desfecho. Ambiente clínico: Departamento de Ortopedia e Neurocirurgia de um hospital terciário. Participantes: Pacientes (N = 38) com DOH refratária ao tratamento conservador e escore de dor em repouso superior a quatro centímetros na escala visual analógica de dor (EVA) de 0 a 10 centímetros. Intervenção: TF no nível C5-C6. Comparador: Intervenção sham. Medida de desfecho principal: Variação na EVA três meses após a intervenção. Seguimento: As avaliações foram realizadas imediatamente antes, uma semana após e três meses depois das intervenções. Resultados: TF com dexametasona reduziu significantemente a intensidade da dor quando comparado com o grupo sham (p < 0,001). Adicionalmente, a Medida de Independência Funcional, a algometria do músculo trapézio, a algometria dos dermátomos de C4 e C5 e a algometria dos ligamentos interespinhosos de C6-7 e C7-T1 melhoraram ao término do tratamento no grupo TF (p < 0,05). Não foram relatados efeitos colaterais significantes. Conclusões: TF com dexametasona demonstrou ser eficaz no alívio da dor no ombro em pacientes pós-AVE quando comparado com placebo. Ensaios clínicos maiores são necessários para confirmar esses achados / Objective: Because of the lack of effective treatment today for hemiplegic shoulder pain (HSP) we designed a protocol to evaluate the efficacy of transforaminal epidural dexamethasone injection (TFESI) in relieving it. Design: A randomized, blind, sham-controlled trial with assessments before and after TFESI. Setting: Orthopedics and Neurosurgery department of a tertiary hospital. Participants: Patients (N=38) with HSP refractory to standard treatments and pain score at rest greater than 4cm on a pain visual analog scale (VAS) of 0 to 10cm. Intervention: TFESI at the C5-6 level. Main Outcome Measure: Variation in VAS score 3 months after interventions. Methods: We performed a randomized, sham-controlled, double blind clinical trial in which 38 patients were randomized to receive TFESI (\"TFESI\" group) or sham (\"sham\" group). Assessments were performed immediately before, 1 week after and 3 months after by a blinded rater. Results: At baseline, groups did not differ regarding any of the outcome variables. After 3 months pain intensity was significantly better in the TFESI group as compared to Sham (p < 0.05). For the secondary outcome measures, the functional independency, the algometry of the trapezius muscle and at the C4 and at the C5 levels and the algometry of the ligment at the C6-7 and at the C7-T1 levels also improved after the TFESI treatment (p < 0.05). No side effects were found. Conclusions: TFESI is effective for pain relief and functional independency in patients with HSP. The results of this study suggest that TF has a superior effect compared with Sham intervention. Larger randomized controlled trials should be made to confirm efficacy of TFESI in patients with refractory HSP

<p>Repetitive and monotonous work is frequently associated with neck and shoulder pain and negative psychosocial factors inducing stress reactions. The present thesis concerns the relations between psychophysiological and subjective stress reactions, muscle activity measured by surface electromyography (SEMG) in the trapezius muscle, and neck and shoulder pain in women performing repetitive and monotonous work. In Study I cardiovascular and subjective stress reactions were investigated during computer work in a laboratory setting. The findings indicated that heart rate variability is a more sensitive and selective measure of mental stress compared with blood pressure recordings. Study II explored the relations between stress reactions and muscle activity during supermarket work. The results showed that perceived negative stress reactions may have a specific influence on muscle activity in the neck and shoulder region, which can be of importance for work-related musculoskeletal disorders in repetitive and monotonous work. In Study III the association between SEMG activity patterns and neck and shoulder pain was investigated during cash register work. It was found that pain-afflicted women had a different muscle activation pattern (more static, more co-contraction, less muscle rest) compared with pain-free women. Study IV was a follow-up study evaluating the introduction of job rotation among female cashiers. The results indicated positive effects on diastolic blood pressure, muscle activity, and partly on neck and shoulder pain, although perceived stress was unchanged. It was concluded that job rotation seems to have a limited effect on chronic neck and shoulder pain, but may be an effective preventive measure. The empirical findings are particularly relevant for women who, compared with men, more often perform repetitive and monotonous work and are also more often affected by neck and shoulder pain.</p>

L'épaule est souvent affectée par des troubles musculo-squelettiques. Toutefois, leur évaluation est limitée à des mesures qualitatives qui nuisent à la spécificité et justesse du diagnostic. L'analyse de mouvement tridimensionnel pourrait complémenter le traitement conventionnel à l'aide de mesures quantitatives fonctionnelles. L'interaction entre les articulations de l'épaule est estimée par le rythme scapulo-huméral, mais la variabilité prononcée qu'il affiche nuit à son utilisation clinique. Ainsi, l'objectif général de cette thèse était de réduire la variabilité de la mesure du rythme scapulo-huméral. L'effet de la méthode de calcul du rythme scapulo-huméral et des conditions d'exécution du mouvement (rotation axiale du bras, charge, vitesse, activité musculaire) ont été testées. La cinématique des articulations de l'épaule a été calculé par chaîne cinématique et filtre de Kalman étendu sur des sujets sains avec un système optoélectronique. La méthode usuelle de calcul du rythme scapulo-huméral extrait les angles d'élévation gléno-humérale et de rotation latérale scapulo-thoracique. Puisque ces angles ne sont pas co-planaires au thorax, leur somme ne correspond pas à l'angle d'élévation du bras. Une nouvelle approche de contribution articulaire incluant toutes les rotations de chaque articulation est proposée et comparée à la méthode usuelle. La méthode usuelle surestimait systématiquement la contribution gléno-humérale par rapport à la méthode proposée. Ce nouveau calcul du rythme scapulo-huméral permet une évaluation fonctionnelle dynamique de l'épaule et réduit la variabilité inter-sujets. La comparaison d'exercices de réadaptation du supra-épineux contrastant la rotation axiale du bras a été réalisée, ainsi que l'effet d'ajouter une charge externe. L'exercice «full-can» augmentait le rythme scapulo-huméral et la contribution gléno-humérale ce qui concorde avec la fonction du supra-épineux. Au contraire, l'exercice «empty-can» augmentait la contribution scapulo-thoracique ce qui est associé à une compensation pour éviter la contribution gléno-humérale. L'utilisation de charge externe lors de la réadaptation du supra-épineux semble justifiée par un rythme scapulo-huméral similaire et une élévation gléno-humérale supérieure. Le mouvement de l'épaule est souvent mesuré ou évalué en condition statique ou dynamique et passive ou active. Cependant, l'effet de ces conditions sur la coordination articulaire demeure incertain. La comparaison des ces conditions révélait des différences significatives qui montrent l'importance de considérer les conditions de mouvement pour l'acquisition ou la comparaison des données. / The shoulder is often afflicted by musculo-skeletal diseases. However, shoulder evaluation is limited to qualitative measures affecting the specificity and accuracy of diagnosis. Three-dimensional motion analysis could complement conventional treatment with quantitative functional measures. The interaction between shoulder joints is estimated by the scapulo-humeral rhythm, but its pronounced variability of measurement ampers appropriate clinical use. Hence, the main objective of the thesis was to reduce the variability in the measure of the scapulo-humeral rhythm. The effect of the calculation method and conditions of motion (arm axial rotation, load, velocity, muscular activity) were tested on healthy subjects. Shoulder joints kinematics were obtained with an optoelectronic system using a kinematical chain and an extended Kalman filter. The common method of scapulo-humeral rhythm calculation extracts the angles of gleno-humeral elevation and scapulo-thoracic lateral rotation. Since these angles are not co-planar, their sum does not correspond to the arm elevation angle. A novel approach of joint contribution including all the rotations of each joint was developed and compared to the common method. The common method systematically overestimated gleno-humeral contribution in comparison to the proposed method. The new scapulo-humeral rhythm calculation allows a dynamic functional evaluation of the shoulder and reduces inter-subject variability. Shoulder coordination was compared on typical supraspinatus rehabilitation exercises contrasting in arm axial rotation, and the effect of adding external load was tested. The ''full-can'' exercise increased the scapulo-humeral rhythm and gleno-humeral contribution, which correspond to supraspinatus function. In contrast, the ''empty-can'' exercise increased scapulo-thoracic contribution, which is associated to compensation to avoid gleno-humeral contribution. The use of external load in supraspinatus rehabilitation seems justified by a similar scapulo-humeral rhythm and superior gleno-humeral elevation. Shoulder motion is often measured or evaluated in static or dynamic and passive or active conditions. However, the effect of these conditions on shoulder coordination remains uncertain. The comparison of these conditions revealed significant differences on shoulder kinematics showing the importance to consider conditions of motion for acquisition or comparison of data.

Afin d’être représentatif d’un niveau d’effort musculaire, le signal électromyographique (EMG) est exprimé par rapport à une valeur d’activation maximale. Comme l’épaule est une structure articulaire et musculaire complexe, aucune contraction volontaire isométrique (CVMi) proposée dans la littérature ne permet d’activer maximalement un même muscle de l’épaule pour un groupe d’individus. L’objectif de ce mémoire est de développer une approche statistique permettant de déterminer les CVMi optimales afin de maximiser les niveaux d’activation d’un ensemble de muscles de l’épaule. L’amplitude du signal EMG de 12 muscles de l’épaule a été enregistrée chez 16 sujets alors qu’ils effectuaient 15 CVMi. Une première approche systématique a permis de déterminer les 4 CVMi parmi les 15 qui ensemble maximisent les niveaux d’activation pour les 12 muscles simultanément. Ces 4 contractions ont donné des niveaux d’activation supérieurs aux recommandations antérieures pour 4 muscles de l’épaule. Une seconde approche a permis de déterminer le nombre minimal de CVMi qui sont nécessaires afin de produire un niveau d’activation qui n’est pas significativement différent des valeurs d’activation maximales pour les 16 sujets. Pour 12 muscles de l’épaule, un total de 9 CVMi sont requises afin de produire des valeurs d’activation qui sont représentatives de l’effort maximal de tous les sujets. Ce mémoire a proposé deux approches originales, dont la première a maximisé les niveaux d’activation qui peuvent être produits à partir d’un nombre fixe de CVMi tandis que la deuxième a permis d’identifier le nombre minimal de CVMi nécessaire afin de produire des niveaux d’activation qui ne sont pas significativement différentes des valeurs d’activation maximales. Ces deux approches ont permis d’émettre des recommandations concernant les CVMi nécessaires à la normalisation de l’EMG afin de réduire les risques de sous-estimer l’effort maximal d’un ensemble d’individus. / As a means to provide information on the intensity of the muscle activity, the electromyographic (EMG) signal must be expressed as a percentage of a maximum activation value. Because of the anatomical complexity of the shoulder, no single maximum voluntary isometric contraction (MVIC) has been found to maximally activate the same muscle for a group of subjects. The objective of this study is to develop a statistical approach to determine the optimal MVICs that can maximise the activation levels for several shoulder muscles. The amplitude of the EMG signal of 12 shoulder muscles was recorded as 16 subjects performed 15 MVICs in standardised positions. A first systematic approach was used to determine the optimal 4 MVICs amongst 15 that could maximise the activation levels of 12 shoulder muscles simultaneously. The activation levels produced by these 4 MVICs were significantly higher than those produced by previous recommendations. A second approach was adopted to identify the minimum number of MVICs that were required to produce muscle activation levels that did not significantly differ from the maximum activation values. For 12 shoulder muscles, 9 MVICs were necessary to produce muscle activation levels that were representative of the maximum effort of all 16 subjects. This study proposed two novel approaches, the first of which maximised the EMG activation levels that can be produced by a fixed number of MVICs while the second approach identified the minimum number of MVICs required to produce EMG activation levels that were not significantly different from the maximum values of activation. These two approaches provided guidelines with regards to the MVICs that are necessary to normalize the EMG signals of 12 shoulder muscles while reducing the risks of underestimating the maximum capacity of each individual.

Title The most often problems in shoulder girdle of women basketball players and options of physiotherapeutic affect. Objectives The main goal of the thesis is in theoretical part to summarize potentional problems in shoulder girdle of basketball players, options and solutions of these problems. There is complex examination of shoulder girdle of dominant upper limb of women basketball players in an experimental part and figure out where is the main problem in this part. Methods There are two parts of the thesis, the first one is the theoretical background for second experimental part where complex functional physiotherapeutic examination of shoulder girdle with using of aspection, palpation and special tests for shoulder girdle were made. The most often problems in shoulder girdle of women basketball player has been determined by using the results of testing process. Results Testing of shoulder girdle of women basketball players showed how often blockage of ribs is. Blockage of fifth rib was present in 90% of the probands, frequent was also decentred position of shoulder and shoulder blade, hypertone of upper fixators of shoulder blade and pectoral muscles. Most of probands had restriction of passive motion to segment in thoracic spine and hypermobility of shoulder. Often was present weakness of...